Lesson Plan

Students will identify personal aspirations, create a visual vision board representing their top goals, and develop a SMART action plan to achieve them.

This lesson empowers high schoolers to clarify their dreams, strengthen self-efficacy, and practice strategic planning—key skills for personal growth and future success.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Objectives

5 minutes

Step 2

Reflective Brainstorm

10 minutes

Step 3

Goal-Setting Mini-Lesson

10 minutes

Step 4

Vision Board Creation

15 minutes

Step 5

Action Plan Development

10 minutes

Step 6

Sharing & Reflection

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Goals & Visions for the Future

Welcome students and introduce the session’s theme. Highlight the vibrant teal gradient design and set a positive tone.

Session Objectives

Walk students through the session objectives. Emphasize why each objective matters.

Reflective Brainstorm

Prompt students to think broadly. Encourage silent brainstorming before sharing.

Setting SMART Goals

Explain each SMART criterion. Use real student examples or volunteer ideas.

Vision Board Creation

Guide students step-by-step through creating their vision boards. Remind them to be as creative as possible.

Action Plan Development

Show how to transfer vision into actionable steps on the worksheet.

Sharing & Reflection

Explain the “I like…/I wonder…” feedback model. Encourage respectful listening.

Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction & Objectives

Step 2

Reflective Brainstorm

Step 3

Goal-Setting Mini-Lesson

Step 4

Vision Board Creation

Step 5

Action Plan Development

Step 6

Sharing & Reflection

Slide Deck

Goals & Visions for the Future

Session Objectives

Reflective Brainstorm

Setting SMART Goals

Vision Board Creation

Action Plan Development

Sharing & Reflection

Activity

Project Guide

Worksheet

Worksheet

Goals and Visions for the Future

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